'Gloves are off: Intense redistricting and partisan warfare' ahead of 2026 US Midterm Elections
• Aug 5, 2025, 8:38 PM
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Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney welcomes David Schultz, Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University.
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ICE agents stage 'Trojan Horse' raid in Los Angeles despite court ban
• 8:16 PM
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US immigration agents carried out a surprise raid outside a Home Depot store in Los Angeles on Wednesday, detaining 16 people and using a decoy moving truck. The operation, dubbed "Operation Trojan Horse" by officials, has drawn sharp criticism from righ
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Trump hikes India’s tariffs by 25% for buying Russian oil, bringing total to 50%
• 4:31 PM
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on goods from India, raising total US tariffs on the country to 50 percent. The move, effective in 21 days, is aimed at pressuring both India and Ru
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Space race: US aims to beat out China and Russia with nuclear reactor on the Moon
• 2:21 PM
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NASA’s interim chief Sean Duffy has made deploying a nuclear reactor on the Moon his top priority, framing the effort as a "second space race". Washington hopes to beat Beijing and Moscow to powering a future lunar base with nuclear energy.
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RFK Jr. to cancel $500 million in funding for vaccine development
• 5:51 AM
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The Department of Health and Human Services said it plans to terminate contracts and withdraw funding for certain vaccine development efforts targeting respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and influenza. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement rel
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